The figure remains below the national average, which stands at 12.6%. Looking at their long-term employment history, 57.3% of workers in Aragon say they are or have been in a situation involving multiple employment activities during their careers. Across Spain, 85% of respondents maintain that current wages are insufficient and directly push people to seek a second source of income.
In terms of the distribution by economic activity within the region, the Services sector has the highest rate of active multiple-job holding, reaching 20% of the professionals surveyed.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND MEN LEAD MULTIPLE-JOB HOLDING IN ARAGON
In gender terms, men in Aragon record a higher rate of active multiple-job holding, at 12.5%, compared with 9.8% among women. The generational factor also plays a role: young people aged 18 to 24 are the most affected group in the region, with 30.8% holding more than one job at the same time, compared with 11.8% of those aged 45 to 64 and 7.5% of adults aged 25 to 44.
By level of education, professionals in Aragon with upper-secondary education or vocational training have a multiple-job holding rate of 13.2%. They are followed by those with compulsory education (9.8%), university degree studies (8.7%) and postgraduate qualifications, such as a master's degree or doctorate (7.7%). Among people with no formal education, the rate reaches 28.6%.
HISTORIC RECORD FOR MULTIPLE-JOB HOLDERS IN SPAIN
Multiple-job holding in Spain is strongly influenced by the productive structure and geographical location. According to official EPA data, the country has reached a historic record, while the services and hospitality sectors account for 87.5% of professionals holding simultaneous jobs nationwide.
The type of economy in each region clearly determines the differences. Regions with a stronger focus on services and tourism, led by Andalusia at 15.9%, have the highest rates of multiple employment in the country. Low wages, short-hours contracts and rising rental and housing costs are driving more and more people to seek a second job to make ends meet.
